School of the Arts News

Himmer's Bee-Loud Glade explores silence

The concept of “unplugging” from the demands of life and society has gained interest in recent years, as many people feel pressured day and night to respond to emails, to be available for work, and to stay abreast of trends.

Panel examines The King's Speech via multiple perspectives

Emerson faculty members from several disciplines were part of a panel discussion about The King’s Speech before a full house at the Bright Family Screening Room on March 3.

Asim's book nominated for NAACP best fiction prize

Jabari Asim, associate professor of Writing, Literature and Publishing, has been nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Best Fictional Work for his book A Taste of Honey

Bensussen wins award for direction of Annie Baker play

Melia Bensussen, chair of the Department of Performing Arts, won a BroadwayWorld Best of Boston Theatre awards for her direction of the Huntington Theatre Company's Circle Mirror Transformation.

And the Oscar winners are...

“The Oscars are Emerson’s Super Bowl!” tweeted one Emersonian during the 83rd Annual Academy Awards.

Emersonians are all over the Oscars

Oscar excitement is building at Emerson College. From alumni and faculty involved with nominated films to student journalists reporting from the red carpet, numerous Emersonians boast close connections to the 2011 Academy Awards.

Design awards roll in for Paramount Center

Completed less than a year ago, Emerson College’s Paramount Center has won its fourth major award for design.

Gallery shines a light on avant-garde artist-filmmaker Tambellini

The name Aldo Tambellini may not be as familiar in the art and filmmaking worlds as it once was, but the curator of Emerson’s Huret & Spector Gallery is betting on a renaissance.